14 seconds and done. A mighty anvil. They say he’s the new Mike Tyson [WIDEO]

Moses Itauma’s parents are from Slovenia and Nigeria, but their son was raised in the UK. The 18-year-old already weighs 107 kilograms and is indicated as one of the greatest hopes of world boxing. So far, as a junior, he has fought 22 times and won all of them by knockout. On Saturday, he made his professional debut against the Czech Marcel Bode, whose record before this duel was two wins and a loss. The gentlemen faced off at the gala, the fight of the evening was the clash of Artur Beterbiewewa with Anthony Yarde.

Teen prodigy wants to break Mike Tyson’s record. He started with a knockout in 14 seconds

Moses Itauma’s fight with Marcel Bode was one of the clashes of the preliminary card, but British boxing fans were rubbing their hands for the professional debut of the great talent. Itauma provided them with instant entertainment, as he landed three strong punches early on that sent his rival to the floor. The decisive of them fell already 14 seconds after the first gong, and the referee only counted Bode and ended the fight.

Commentators raved about the beginning of Moses Itauma’s professional career and recalled that as an amateur he was a “knockout machine”. No wonder – he started training at the age of nine under the supervision of his older brother, Karol. Since then, he has made great strides and the British believe that he could become world heavyweight champion in the future.

Sam interested is convinced that he can even break the record of Mike Tyson, who at the age of 20 years and four months became the youngest world heavyweight champion in history. It is worth recalling that Tyson won his first 19 bouts by knockout, including 12 in the first round.

– Charles told me that only I can do it. The current champions are in their 30s and I can beat all the challengers. Of course, it’s not easy to win the world title. I can fight and try. May 20, 2025 is the date by which I would have to do it. It seems far away, but it will come soon – said the young boxer, quoted by “The Sun”.

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His brother, who can boast of a record of 5-1 in professional rings, is convinced of Moses’s future successes. If anyone is going to break Mike Tyson’s record, it’s Moses. The only obstacle may be himself. I’m excited because I can see how he develops and what kind of boxer he is becoming – argues Karol Itauma.

Moses Itauma seems completely focused on his goal and has devoted his whole life to training. British media reported that on his 18th birthday, he preferred to train rather than celebrate the arrival of adulthood.